Pakistan’s provocation and India’s strong retaliation on Thursday night begs the question – are the nuclear neighbours at war? If yes, how is a war formally declared in India?

India has accused Pakistan of attacking three military bases, a claim which has been denied by Islamabad. 

​India has accused Pakistan of attacking three military bases, a claim which has been denied by Islamabad.  

Operation Sindoor Live Updates: The Indian armed forces foiled fresh attempts by the Pakistani military to target northern and western cities using drones and missiles on Thursday evening, sources said.